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Open Studios Art Tour Registration & Artist Portal 2025

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Artist registration is open from June 20 – July 31, 2025

This annual event is in its 35th year and welcomes over 1500 art patrons from across the north state. Participating artists exhibit in the Chico Art Center October gallery, are listed in the open studios guidebook, on the locater map and have a page on ChicoOSAT.com. Open Studios Art Tour is advertised in CN&R, Chico ER, on north state radio stations and across Chico Art Center’s social media platforms. If you do not have a studio, we will help place you with an artist that is open to share their space.

 

June 20 - July 20 Early Bird Registration Fees

$150 for individuals which includes $110 for OSAT registration and $40 for membership

$285 for two artists in the same family which includes two OSAT entry fees adding up to $220 plus a $65 family membership

 

July 21-31 Regular Registration Fees

$175 for individuals

$335 for two artists in the same household

For additional information contact:
Cameron Kelly, gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com or text (415) 823-4418
Open Studios Art Tour is produced by Chico Art Center volunteers for the benefit of cultural exchange, support of local artists, and Chico Art Center.

Grow Your Audience

Over a thousand art enthusiasts look forward to this annual event.

Webpage

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24hr access for 1 year

All artists have a page on ChicoOSAT.com

Build Community

Join artists in Butte County to share your paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, glass art, textiles and more.

Gallery exhibit release form will be available here

What you need to register:

  • A high resolution image of your artwork for the guidebook; Resolution 150-300 dpi, File Size 1 MB max, Acceptable files include png, jpg, jpeg, gif, and pdf.
  • Credit Card, PayPal, or check
Registration is Closed
Annai Smith

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Sagebrush Sanctuary, 2018, Oil Pastel and Acrylic on Cradled Panel, 16" x 16", $300

Get Ready for Studio Visits

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Annai Smith

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Richard Whiteread

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Today We Did the Wildflower, acrylic on paper, matted and framed, 12X16 inches, $175

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Nancy Spinadel

Welcome Letter

Sample Artist Webpage

Artists may continue to engage Patrons by updating your ChicoOSAT.com page throughout the year.

Go to ChicoOSAT.com
  1. Login to ChicoOSAT.com
  2. Go to the homepage and click on your thumbnail image to open your page
  3. Select "edit" to update your images and info
  4. Select the "Submit Listing" button to save your changes.

Images by former OSAT Artists

Waif Mullins
Waif Mullins
Annai Smith
Annai Smith
Nancy Spinadel
Nancy Spinadel
Richard Balch
Richard Balch
Barbara O'Brien
Barbara O'Brien
"Table Mountain", 2017, Oils on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches, $475
Kristen DeMartini Carlos
Today We Did the Wildflower, acrylic on paper, matted and framed, 12X16 inches, $175
Tia Cronin
Sagebrush Sanctuary, 2018, Oil Pastel and Acrylic on Cradled Panel, 16" x 16", $300
Sheryl Karas
Richard Whiteread
Richard Whiteread
"Moonlight in the Tropics", acrylics on canvas, 39" wide x 31" tall, $2500.   THE WINDOWS OF MY WORLD HAVE NO GLASS  THEY ARE PORTALS, EVOCATIONS OF THE SPIRIT  THE SUN, MOON, AND LAPPING WAVES ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOUCH  THE WINDS DIVIDE THE HEAVENS  THE CLOUDS MOVE AS A BREATH  WE WALK IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF OUR ANCESTORS ON THE SANDS OF TIME
Nicolai Larsen
Annai Smith
Annai Smith

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